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Transforming Lesotho's Trade Environment
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN- The Post) In a significant step toward modernising trade processes and improving the ease of doing business, the Government of Lesotho has made major progress in implementing the Lesotho National Single Window for Trade-a digital platform...
Mos Margherita Meets Lesotho's Foreign Minister, Interacts With Indian Community
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Maseru, July 21 (IANS) As part of his ongoing multi-nation official visit to the African continent, Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Monday held discussions with Lesotho's Minister of Foreign Affairs and...
Lesotho launches Voluntary National Review Report 2025–2030
Informative
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By: Mpho Shelile MASERU Lesotho has officially launched its Voluntary National Review (VNR) Report 2025–2030, marking a significant milestone in tracking the country’s progress towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals...
Lesotho’s push for sexual and reproductive health and rights
Informative
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July 16, 2025
…What the VNR 2025-2030 Says. Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) are key to ensuring that every person, especially women and girls, has the right to make decisions about their body, health, and future. In its 2025-2030 Voluntary...
Lesotho makes big strides in Climate Action during growing challenges
Informative
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July 16, 2025
By: Mpho Shelile MASERU Lesotho has made major progress in fighting climate change, as shown in the 2025–2030 Voluntary National Review (VNR) launched last week by the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr. Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane. The...
Gender-Discriminatory Nationality Laws are Fueling Poverty & Violence Against Women
Inter Press Service
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July 16, 2025
Democracy, Featured, Gender, Global, Headlines, Human Rights, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Maithreyi Kamalanathan is Global Media Coordinator, Equality Now NEW YORK, Jul 16 2025 (IPS) - Around a quarter of...
World News | MoS Margherita Lands in Lesotho, Aims to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Latestly
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July 21, 2025
Maseru [Lesotho], July 21 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita landed in Lesotho with an aim to strengthen bilateral relations. Margherita was welcomed by Thabang Lekhela, Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs and...
"We are on our knees": U.S. tariffs devastate Lesotho's garment workers
KSUT - Colorado
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July 20, 2025
MASERU, Lesotho —Crowds of women, bundled up in wooly hats and mittens against the sharp winter chill, wait every morning at the gates of a garment factory in Lesotho's capital, hoping that a few among them will be called in to work a shift. But...
Not just a sport: Lesotho's jockeys saddle up for mountain horse racing
RTL Today
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July 20, 2025
Swathed in vibrant woollen blankets against the biting winter chill, jockeys – some no more than boys – thundered down a dusty track carved between the undulating hills of the tiny kingdom of Lesotho. Spectators lining the ridges cheered on the...
‘God is still God’ — Remembering the lives lost in Lesotho bus accident
Deseret News - Utah
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July 20, 2025
MAPUTSOE, Lesotho — Nearly a month after the tragic bus accident that resulted in the deaths of 15 individuals — including 10 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints going to a youth activity — a memorial service provided peace...
Thousands gather for joint funeral of 10 LDS Church members killed in Lesotho car crash
KMYU - Utah
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SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Thousands of people gathered for a joint funeral service in Lesotho to honor the 15 people killed in a car crash in June. Ten members of the Utah-based Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were traveling in a minibus...
AfDB Launches Gender-Focused Clean Energy Initiative
News Ghana
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July 19, 2025
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Climate Investment Funds (CIF) have launched a Gender and Renewable Energy Country Diagnostics program to center women in Africa’s clean energy transition. Covering Ghana, Liberia, Mali, Lesotho, Madagascar,...
Ukrainian activist brings Ukraine war dialogue to Africa
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. As the war in Ukraine rages on past its third year, one Ukrainian national is taking a different approach to diplomacy-by listening. Mr Peter Zalmayev, a prominent commentator and director of the New York–Kyiv-based Eurasia...
Latter-day Saint survivors of deadly bus crash in Lesotho share grief — and faith — in wake of tragedy
Deseret News - Utah
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July 18, 2025
Following a July 16 memorial service for victims of a tragic multi-vehicle accident that claimed the lives of 15 individuals, including members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints en route to a youth activity, seven teenage...
Undernutrition Crisis: How Lesotho's Infants Are Falling Behind
Newswise
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July 18, 2025
Newswise — Undernutrition remains one of the leading threats to child health and development in low-income countries, with Sub-Saharan Africa bearing the brunt of this crisis. In Lesotho, childhood stunting rates have risen dramatically, now...
Bermuda Updates Immigration Prohibition Order
Bernnews
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July 17, 2025
The Ministry of Economy and Labour issued an advisory on ongoing immigration policy reviews and adjustments. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour advises the public that, effective 17 July 2025, the Bermuda...
The future of wealth management: Strong personal relationships, advanced digital technologies and a global outlook
African Business
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July 31, 2025
This article was produced with the support of Standard Chartered Bank How would you describe the evolving needs and priorities of high-net-worth individuals across Africa and the Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region? Standard...
Information technology services for the MSMES
Informative
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July 30, 2025
By: ‘Moelo Motsiri MASERU Allmyneeds is digital company educates the micro, small, and medium enterprises with the Information Technology services to help them strengthen their digital presence in these days where E-commerce plays the vital role...
Trump’s Trade War Could Kill Lesotho’s Garment Industry
Sourcing Journal - New York
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July 16, 2025
The tiny southern African nation of Lesotho is watching the days pass with a growing sense of despair—and desperation. As the White House’s “Liberation Day” tariff deadline of Aug. 1 creeps closer with no sign of a deal for the country President...
Union Minister Pabitra Margherita To Visit Eswatini, Lesotho, South Africa For G20 Meet
Northeast Today
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July 16, 2025
Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, will undertake an official visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Kingdom of Lesotho, and the Republic of South Africa from July 18 to 25. The visit aims to enhance bilateral...